The one thing you need to become an organist or anything else as an adult

Persistence

Persistence. Persistence is the key to learning something new. Taking up something new as an adult can be a challenge. Here are some situations that you may need to persist through: Reaching your goal may …

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June 2014 Organ Lesson with an experiment

Last Saturday, I met with Michael for another organ lesson. It had been 10 weeks since my last lesson! We did an experiment with “Crown Him with Many Crowns” which I share about at the end …

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Are those for the cats?

Lina and Buster on Organ Speakers

When someone comes over to my house for the first time when entering the living room they may see this scene: What do you think they are? Usually when people cover over the cats would …

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My Faith Has Found a Resting Place with my cat (video)

My cats like to watch me practice the organ. We have 3 cats, but Kilala is that cat that spends the most time with me on the organ bench. Back in September of 2013, I …

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7 ways to find a pipe organ concert in your area

I have written many posts about pipe organ concerts that I have attended. If you would like to go to a concert, here are some tips for finding concerts in your area. 1. The American …

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Pipes & Bells An Evening of Organ and Handbell Music

1967 Reuter Pipe Organ at Tecumseh, MI United Methodist Church

Last Saturday I attended Pipes & Bells An Evening of Organ and Handbell Music featuring Wilnella Bush. This concert was at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. I found out about this concert via my mom …

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How I decided to become an organist

The question I am most often asked is “Why did you decide to become an organist?” The answers I have given people have not always been the same. I usually respond with a short answer: …

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April 2014 Organ Lesson and my first YouTube video

Last Saturday, my organ lesson did not start out very well. It felt disastrous to me! I choose to start with the hymn, “At the Name of Jesus”. I felt nervous performing for Michael. I …

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